More than 1000 registrations, 20 speakers, 46 nationalities and 130 graduation classes. The numbers speak for themselves: IESE is truly a global school. But it is not all about numbers; the real protagonists were the Alumni themselves who created the unique atmosphere during the Reunion. Choosing New York as the host of the 2009 Global Alumni Reunion would have been an unfavorable challenge in the current circumstances if it weren't for our Alumni, who we know would, once again, stand by us. And we didn't let you down: we managed to transform all the difficulties into a brilliant opportunity. The interest in the academic sessions filled the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria throughout the day. Alan Murray himself, Deputy Managing Editor of Wall Street Journal, referred more than once to the quality of the Global Alumni Reunion in his Twitter account, directed at his 3,800 followers. If you want to re-live the experience, you can download photos from the event! Videos and podcasts of the speakers' presentations are available for Members on our Alumni portal. The 2009 Global Alumni Reunion was held in New York on October 10th. This reunion allows executives and other highly qualified professionals to have access to each other outside of their normal environment during the two days. It is a unique opportunity for the sponsoring brands to be able to strengthen their positive and professional image with an exclusive target. The theme for the 2009 Global Alumni Reunion was "Reframing the Future of Business." This theme reflects the dramatic shifts that are occurring today in the worldwide economic landscape, and the need for more creative and innovative thinking. Global shifts of power, the re-shaping of global resource utilization, the vertiginous IT environment and the near-collapse of the established financial system have made it necessary to: The guests and attendees of the Global Alumni Reunion are executives who play a prominent role in society, both from a professional and a personal point of view. Over 1.100 participants attended the Global Alumni Reunion this year.Of the more than 32,000 students that have passed through the IESE classrooms, 25.4% have obtained their MBA degree and the rest have done Executive Education Programs. 95% of alumni keep in contact with the Institution and receive information regularly. The top-notch academic program attracted a high turnout and made an important impact on the business community and in the media.Global Alumni Reunion New York '09: Highlights from the event
Global Alumni Reunion
The theme
The attendees' profiles
Program
Date Activity Venue Saturday 10 day Academic Sessions Waldorf Astoria Saturday 10 night Closing dinner Cipriani 42nd Sunday 11 Cultural activities New York